Iron GM Announces 2013 World Championship Winner

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – August 21, 2013 – Iron GM announced that, Stephen Rowe aka GM Deadclown became the Iron GM World Champion. With this victory he toppled reigning champ Necessary Evil from his throne, canceling Necessary Evil’s pending retirement, announced earlier this year.

“I was going to be the first to win three in a row, then retire,” said two-time winner Necessary Evil, “but Deadclown beat me out. Now I have to start all over again.”

Stephen “GM Deadclown” Rowe

The Iron GM: World ChampionshipSeason: 2012-13Hailing From: Indianapolis, INGaming For: 14 yearsGoing to Win: “Because as a Ginger, I do not have a soul to get in the way of good storytelling.”

Three Secret Elements: To win, Indianapolis’ native son, Stephen Rowe, improvised an original adventure using these three secret elements: DREAD WRAITH, DEEP WRECKAGE, and DRUNKEN WAGER.

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About Iron GM: Iron GM puts an exciting tournament system in the hands of game store owners and convention organizers – a competition of wit, stamina and creative potency. The annual Iron GM Championship at Gen Con Indy attracts worldwide competitors.